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Do You Need an Author Coach?




Author coaches are professionals that help authors through the writing process. Being an author is often a very solitary career. But it doesn't have to be. Author coaches help with writer's block, providing advice on how to publish, where to find editors, cover artists, marketing, etc. They are often the first biggest fan an author has on their journey to becoming a published author. When you hire an author coach, you are hiring an advocate to make your book the best it can be.


When do you need to hire a coach? As soon as you start writing or earlier! You can waste time searching the internet on what to do to publish your book, or you can use that time to allow a professional coach assist you with the writing, publishing and marketing processes.


Your author coach will help put you in contact with the right people, especially if they are not an expert with the publishing or marketing pieces. When it's time to find an editor, cover artist, formatter, distributor, ISBN, copyright, marketer, etc. your author coach should be able to recommend options.


Your author coach may not be an editor; however, they should be able to help you brainstorm and help with flow of your book. A good author coach should be able to brainstorm through writer's block, help you set realistic goals, and be your accountability partner to keep you on track with your goals.


Your author coach should be able to help you with your business plan – especially if you are using your book to enhance your role as an author and your career. Being an author does not have to be a creative hobby. It can become a business.


Most importantly, your author coach should have knowledge about writing but it is helpful if they have knowledge in your field of expertise. If they are not an expert, they should be willing to research that area of expertise in order to ensure that you are on track with content. If they are not an expert, make sure that you also have someone who can assist with technical content.


Lastly, remember the author coach is your advocate. Your author coach is on your side. They are rooting for you to be a success and are one of your first fans. Hire someone you can trust and feel will be just as committed to your book as you are.


If you are interested in an getting an author coach, you can reach out to Enhanced DNA Publishing for guidance. We offer our FREE 30 Minute Consultation and can provide initial guidance regarding your goals and your needs. And if you are interested, in addition to other publishing services, we can also provide author coaching. Or you can join the Enhanced DNA Publishing Academy that can guide you through the writing and publishing and marketing processes. Already a member of the Enhanced DNA Publishing Academy? Log in to your account and schedule your next one-on-one coaching session. In addition to coaching, you can view all our exclusive content including new Blog Posts to guide you along your author journey.


We wish you success along your Road to AUTHORity!


 

Denola M. Burton is the Founder and CEO of Enhanced DNA: Develop Nurture Achieve, LLC and Enhanced DNA Publishing. ThroughEnhanced DNA, Denola develops and nurtures individuals and organizations to achieve their Leadership, Communication and Performance goals and objectives. Denola is also an author and publisher and through Enhanced DNA Publishing, assists new and newer authors in publishing their books according to the standards of the Independent Book Publisher's Association (IBPA). Denola retired from Eli Lilly and Company after 27 years where the majority of her career was focused on Employee Relations/Human Resources. Interested in becoming an author? Check out Denola' s award-winning book, Enhancing Your Author DNA: Step-by-Step Publishing Guide.


You can connect with Denola on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIN Enhanced DNA or send a message to DenolaBurton@EnhancedDNA1.com.



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